New & Used Flatbed Trailers For Sale & Lease

You'd be hard pressed to find a construction site without at least one flatbed trailer parked off to the side, ready to haul loads at a minute's notice.

Flatbed Trailers Are Versatile and Efficient

You'd be hard pressed to find a construction site without at least one flatbed trailer parked off to the side, ready to haul loads at a minute's notice. Whether used to haul excavating rigs, bulldozers, backhoes, or other heavy equipment, the flatbed trailer is the workhorse in the hauling and construction field. Landscapers know how a flatbed can tote sixteen foot boxed planting trees with ease. Pool builders know that the easiest way to dig a foundation is with their skid steer - brought to the job site on the deck of a flatbed trailer. Even consumers utilize their flatbed trailers to haul classic cars, ATV's, and motorcycles. Flatbed trailers are versatile and efficient in design.

Options in Flatbed DesignThere are a variety of design options to think about when selecting your flatbed trailer, and Rock & Dirt has them all! Differences in deck dimensions and materials, axle location, Gross weight rating, braking systems, and frame design are just a small sample of the considerations one must make when choosing a flatbed trailer for sale. For large jobs a 48 x 102 trailer may fit the bill. 48 x 102 refers to a 48 foot long flatbed trailer with a width of 102 inches, or 8.5 feet. These trailers can typically haul upwards of 30 tons and are used for serious hauling. Massive braking systems, 22.5 inch tires, and beefy cross members and frame rails combine to deliver the ultimate in capability. Flatbeds are available in standard sizes up to 53 feet, though the 48 foot units are the most common.

When considering deck material, some haulers prefer the performance of wood slat decking. This type of decking allows for easy of loading and unloading and is simple to replace if it ever wears out. Other users like the reliable performance of aluminum or tread plate steel decking. Typically more durable than wood but also more expensive, metal deck surfaces are durable and strong.

General frame design differences allow for alternative placement of winches, frame straps, and other load-securing devices that make hauling a breeze. This is an important consideration to make when determining which type of flatbed trailer would best serve your need. How you secure your load and how it is distributed on the trailer can affect axle placement, deck surface materials, and tie down locations. Regardless of the type of load you typically haul, Rock & Dirt has the flatbed trailer for sale to meet your needs.